Pistons vs. Bulls Prediction and Odds: Can Detroit Cover in Three Straight?
By Jon Helmkamp
The Chicago Bulls are currently at the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference and return home to take on the rebuilding Detroit Pistons that stunned the Utah Jazz 126-116 last night in Detroit.
In Chicago's first game of a back-to-back with the Brooklyn Nets coming to town tomorrow, can they take care of business against against their old rivals?
Let’s start by looking at the odds via WynnBET Sportsbook.
Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls Odds, Spread and Total
Spread
- Detroit Pistons +14.5
- Chicago Bulls -14.5
Moneyline:
- Detroit Pistons +700
- Chicago Bulls -1000
Total:
- Total (Over/Under 218.5)
Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction and Pick
Chicago isn’t a great rebounding team, instead relying on their ability to hit from distance, which they do as well as anyone. They lead the entire NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 38.5%. Lonzo Ball has been cooking in a secondary role, hitting 41.8% of his threes, but it’s been DeMar DeRozan that’s playing at an MVP level. DeRozan is averaging 26.4 points, 5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.
Detroit, on the other hand, has not been good. They’re second-worst in the NBA at 101.6 points per game, and are 22nd in defensive rating at 110.6. This has a mismatch written all over it, but Detroit has been playing surprisingly well lately, including erasing a 22-point deficit to stun the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Javonte Green is going to be out in this game for the Bulls, which isn’t nothing. He's averaged 22.2 minutes played per game, has a defensive rating of 109.4, and has a +/- of +97. He’s a contributor on this team. The Bulls are coming off a road loss, and they’re only 6-4 against the spread following losses this year.
No, I’m not encouraging you to bet that Detroit wins this game, but I think there’s a good chance that they can cover a large spread.